Development – New Odisha Age

Bhubaneswar Poised to Emerge as the “Bengaluru of the East” Amid Rapid IT and Semiconductor Growth

Sarmistha Kabi5 days ago03 mins

Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar is fast transforming into one of India’s most promising technology hubs, with industry leaders and policymakers projecting the city as a future mega IT metropolis comparable to Bengaluru and Hyderabad. The capital city’s expanding digital infrastructure, booming startup ecosystem, and increasing semiconductor-related investments are reshaping Odisha’s economic landscape. Officials report that Odisha recorded…

BMC Announces Major Redevelopment Plan for Unit-4 Non-Veg Market

Sarmistha Kabi6 days ago04 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has unveiled an extensive redevelopment plan for the Unit-4 Non-Veg retail market, aiming to resolve chronic congestion, improve hygiene, and upgrade civic infrastructure in one of the city’s busiest commercial hubs. According to officials, the new design includes modernised retail shops, designated parking zones, an organised slaughterhouse, widened internal…

Odisha Industry Conclave 2025 Focuses on MSME Innovation, CM Majhi Inaugurates Key Sector Initiatives

Sarmistha Kabi6 days ago03 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Industry Conclave 2025 kicked off on Sunday with a strong emphasis on accelerating innovation and growth in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the MSME pavilion, calling the sector “the backbone of a developed Odisha and a key driver of Eastern India’s industrial future.”…

The Internet Has Never Been Louder – And People Have Never Been Quieter

Sarmistha Kabi1 week ago05 mins

Bhubaneswar: A new global study across 50 countries has confirmed what many of us have quietly sensed: social media activity is declining, and it is the young—once the driving force behind the digital revolution—who are walking away first. Out of a massive sample of 250 million users, researchers found a 10% drop in active participation….

Global Social Media Activity Witnesses Sharp Decline, Led by Young Users

Sarmistha Kabi1 week ago04 mins

Bhubaneswar: A major independent study conducted across 50 countries has revealed a significant drop in global social media activity—an unexpected reversal driven largely by the very demographic that once powered the digital boom. Out of a sample size of 250 million users, researchers found that overall engagement has declined by nearly 10%, signalling what analysts…

Bhubaneswar’s Property Boom Pushes Middle Class to the Edge

Sarmistha Kabi1 week ago03 mins

Bhubaneswar: Once known for its balanced real-estate landscape, Bhubaneswar is now grappling with an unprecedented surge in property and rental prices, placing enormous strain on middle-class families. Compared to neighbouring state capitals such as Kolkata, Ranchi, Raipur, Hyderabad, and Amaravati, Bhubaneswar has emerged as one of the costliest cities in terms of land and housing….

JD Birla Institute’s “Custodians of Tomorrow” Event Champions the Future of Heritage Conservation

Sarmistha Kabi1 week ago05 mins

Kolkata, 27 November 2025: On November 22, 2025, the historic Vidya Mandir Auditorium became the epicentre of a vital conversation on heritage and futurity, as the Department of Interior Designing, JD Birla Institute successfully hosted its World Heritage Week Celebration under the resonant theme, “Custodians of Tomorrow.” This gathering was not merely a celebration but…

UIDAI Deactivates Over 2 Crore Aadhaar Numbers of Deceased Citizens in Major Database Cleanup

Sarmistha Kabi1 week ago03 mins

Bhubaneswar: In one of the largest data-purification drives undertaken to date, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has deactivated more than 2 crore Aadhaar numbers belonging to deceased individuals. The move, confirmed by the Ministry of Electronics & IT, is aimed at strengthening the integrity of the national identity system and preventing fraud linked…

Commissionerate Police Issues Fresh No-Parking Order Across Bhubaneswar to Curb Congestion

Sarmistha Kabi2 weeks ago04 mins

Bhubaneswar: In a major crackdown on illegal roadside parking, the Commissionerate Police of Bhubaneswar–Cuttack on Monday issued a sweeping new order prohibiting vehicle parking along several important stretches of the capital city. The directive aims to decongest busy corridors, improve traffic flow, and enhance commuter safety. The order, issued by Commissioner of Police S. Dev…

Economic Times GCC Conclave Returns With Expanded Agenda and Inaugural Awards

Sarmistha Kabi2 weeks ago05 mins

Bengaluru to host 400+ industry leaders as India’s GCC ecosystem shifts from service delivery to global innovation leadership- Bhubaneswar, November 25, 2025: India’s Global Capability Centre ecosystem is at an inflection point—and the leaders shaping its future are gathering in Bengaluru. The Economic Times Global Capability Centres Annual Conclave returns on November 26, 2025, at…